Question

the ancient greek historian herodotus (c. 484 – 425 bce), who encountered many nomadic groups during his travels in the eurasian steppe, described pastoralist scythians as: \having neither cities nor forts and carrying their dwellings with them wherever they go; accustomed, moreover, one and all of them, to shoot from horseback: and living not by husbandry but on their cattle, their wagons the only houses that they possess, how can they fail of being unconquerable, and unassailable even.\ based on source 1, how would you characterize the main relationship between the pastoral scythians and the sedentary communities? a trading - partner relationship a cooperative relationship a settler - culture relationship a rival relationship

Explanation:

The Scythians are described as nomadic (no cities/forts, move with dwellings, shoot from horseback, hard to conquer). Sedentary communities have fixed settlements. Their differing lifestyles (nomadic vs. sedentary) and the Scythians' "unassailable" nature suggest a relationship of conflict or tension, matching "a war relationship." Trading - partner implies mutual trade (not indicated), cooperative is mutual support (not here), settler - culture is about settling (Scythians are nomadic, not settlers).

Answer:

A war relationship